Rífast

Rífast

16 min · Documentary, Music

Rífast is a documentary about the music duo Kusk and Óvita. We follow them through the process of releasing an album, holding a release concert, and performing at Iceland Airwaves. Through interviews, music, and observational footage, we gain insight into their friendship, shared creative process, and their dream of making a living from music. Rífast is an intimate film about passion, ambition, and friendship.

Directed by Sindri Sigurðarson · Written by Sindri Sigurðarson

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